noun in vertebrates, the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, where most of the digestive organs are located.Pain in the lower right part of the abdomen could be…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
crumple
transitive verb to press or crush so as to rumple or cause wrinkles.He crumpled the paper in his fist. See the full entry
rote
noun unthinking or mechanical routine or habit.The surgeon has done so many of these procedures that he can do them nearly by rote. See the full entry
heinous
adjective extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious.He was responsible for heinous crimes such as the mass murders of innocent men, women, and children. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…